Diamer Bhasha dam— a historic milestone

Some 73 years of independence have passed but Pakistan is still facing an acute water crisis. Water is becoming an existential issue for Pakistan’s future which is further aggravated by India’s construction of 40 dams along river Jhelum and Chenab. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy as 95 percent of our water supply is used for ...

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